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July 1, 1936
The Ironton News
Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio
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John M. Turnbull, after 29 years of service since July 1, 1907, promoted to special clerk at Ironton post office with $100 pay increase, recognizing his work in registry division.
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John M. Turnbull Named Special Clerk At The Post Office
Effective today, John M. Turnbull, has been promoted to special clerk at the Ironton post office, which promotion carries with it an increase in pay of $100 a year. Mr. Turnbull is in charge of the registry division at the local office, and the promotion is a recognition of his faithful services over a period of years. The honor of special clerk has only once before been conferred upon an employee of the Ironton office, Miss Nell Barker, who retired in May, 1935, having thus been honored.
Mr. Turnbull was appointed clerk at the post office on July 1st, 1907, and will have completed his 29th year in the postal service today. His appointment was under the late Postmaster John M. Strobel.
Effective today, John M. Turnbull, has been promoted to special clerk at the Ironton post office, which promotion carries with it an increase in pay of $100 a year. Mr. Turnbull is in charge of the registry division at the local office, and the promotion is a recognition of his faithful services over a period of years. The honor of special clerk has only once before been conferred upon an employee of the Ironton office, Miss Nell Barker, who retired in May, 1935, having thus been honored.
Mr. Turnbull was appointed clerk at the post office on July 1st, 1907, and will have completed his 29th year in the postal service today. His appointment was under the late Postmaster John M. Strobel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Post Office Promotion
John Turnbull
Ironton
Postal Service
Special Clerk
What entities or persons were involved?
John M. Turnbull
Miss Nell Barker
John M. Strobel
Where did it happen?
Ironton Post Office
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Key Persons
John M. Turnbull
Miss Nell Barker
John M. Strobel
Location
Ironton Post Office
Event Date
Effective Today; Appointed July 1st, 1907; 29th Year In 1936
Story Details
John M. Turnbull promoted to special clerk at Ironton post office after 29 years of faithful service in the registry division, receiving a $100 annual pay increase; previously appointed under Postmaster John M. Strobel; honor previously given to Miss Nell Barker who retired in May 1935.